Density, height ordinance passes planning

Juneau’s Planning Commission passed an ordinance that attempts to increase affordable housing with increases in population density and building height in certain areas through the city.

In areas designated Light Commercial, residential density increases from 18 to 30 dwelling units per acre. General Commercial lots can house 50-unit dwellings per acre, up from 18. And MU2 areas can house up to 80 units per acre.